Medical Biotechnology
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MicroRNAs function as tumor suppressor in breast cancer
Researchers have investigated the effect of microRNAs on ErbB/PI3K signaling pathway in breast tumor cells.
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Creating human pancreas inside the body of other animals
Researchers at Royan institute have started a project with the aim of creating human pancreas inside the body of other animals.
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Creating electrical microbubbles for cancer treatment
Researchers at Tehran University have created electrical microbubbles that facilitate chemotherapy-induced elimination of cancer cells.
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Two new studies strengthen the gut-brain connection in autism
The new research reveals how gastrointestinal problems can be triggered by the same gene mutations associated with autism, and a striking mouse study has demonstrated how a fecal transplant from humans with autism can promote autism-like behaviors in the animals.
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A new method for miRNA detection based on dissolution of gold nanoparticles
Scientists have used a new method based on dissolution of gold nanoparticles to identify miRNAs involved in progression of breast cancer.
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Biomarker for chronic fatigue syndrome identified by Stanford researchers
People suffering from a debilitating and often discounted disease known as chronic fatigue syndrome may soon have something they've been seeking for decades: scientific proof of their ailment. Researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine have created a blood test that can flag the disease, which currently lacks a…
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Right Combination Of Diet And Bacteria Limits Cancer Progression
The diet of a person can have significant effects on the gut microbiome, i.e. the populations of microorganisms such as bacteria which live in the human gut. It is well recognised that dietary habits through complex metabolic interactions contribute to cancer prevention. More specifically, diets rich in fibre reduce the…
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Scientists ‘Reverse Engineer’ Brain Cancer Cells To Find New Targets For Treatment
Glioblastoma is one of the most devastating forms of cancer, with few existing treatment options. It is also a leading cause of cancer-related death in children and young adults. Scientists have ‘reverse engineered’ brain cancer stem cells gene by gene, uncovering multiple potential targets for this hard-to-treat cancer.
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On-Chip Drug Screening For Identifying Antibiotic Interactions In Eight Hours
A KAIST research team developed a microfluidic-based drug screening chip that identifies synergistic interactions between two antibiotics in eight hours. This chip can be a cell-based drug screening platform for exploring critical pharmacological patterns of antibiotic interactions, along with potential applications in screening other cell-type agents and guidance for clinical…
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Scientists restore some functions in a pig’s brain hours after death
Circulation and cellular activity were restored in a pig's brain four hours after its death, a finding that challenges long-held assumptions about the timing and irreversible nature of the cessation of some brain functions after death.
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